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How far is Cairns from Karratha?

The distance between Karratha (Karratha Airport) and Cairns (Cairns Airport) is 1914 miles / 3080 kilometers / 1663 nautical miles.

The driving distance from Karratha (KTA) to Cairns (CNS) is 2979 miles / 4795 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 54 hours 43 minutes.

Karratha Airport – Cairns Airport

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1914
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3080
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1663
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Distance from Karratha to Cairns

There are several ways to calculate the distance from Karratha to Cairns. Here are two standard methods:

Vincenty's formula (applied above)
  • 1913.977 miles
  • 3080.248 kilometers
  • 1663.201 nautical miles

Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.

Haversine formula
  • 1911.391 miles
  • 3076.086 kilometers
  • 1660.953 nautical miles

The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).

How long does it take to fly from Karratha to Cairns?

The estimated flight time from Karratha Airport to Cairns Airport is 4 hours and 7 minutes.

Flight carbon footprint between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Cairns Airport (CNS)

On average, flying from Karratha to Cairns generates about 210 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 210 kilograms equals 462 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.

Map of flight path and driving directions from Karratha to Cairns

See the map of the shortest flight path between Karratha Airport (KTA) and Cairns Airport (CNS).

Airport information

Origin Karratha Airport
City: Karratha
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: KTA
ICAO Code: YPKA
Coordinates: 20°42′43″S, 116°46′22″E
Destination Cairns Airport
City: Cairns
Country: Australia Flag of Australia
IATA Code: CNS
ICAO Code: YBCS
Coordinates: 16°53′8″S, 145°45′18″E